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Momus

Enigmatic, left-field pop from the man rarely known as Justin Currie's cousin.

The Poetry Club, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

£6

ListLive

Bust out your best moves guys, cos The List is taking over The Big Smoke with our tiptop monthly nights. ListLive showcases some of the very best up-and-coming and established musical talent from the city and beyond. Prepare yourself for a regular injection of multi-genred artists with a different theme each time.

The Purple Turtle, London NW1

Fri 21 Jun

£5 (includes admission into the club afterwards) / 020 7383 4976

Following on from last time round, our second night offers up music from the Roger Daltrey/Jimmy Page-lauded poprockers Rubylux, 80s synth-poppy Caan and rap/acoustic/spoken word types iAM1. There's also DJ Shoot the Pony until the early hours.

West End Festival

Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane open days.

West End, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 23 Jun

Times & prices vary

Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival

Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…

Edinburgh: various venues

Sat 22 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Sun 23 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131

Here And Now: 80s Extravaganza

As part of Falkirk FC's 'Rock the Stadium' weekend comes this throwback concert featuring a massive line-up of 80s groups. The night includes Altered Images, the Real Thing, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Five Star, Paul Young, Midge Ure, T’Pau, and Toyah.

The Falkirk Stadium

Sat 22 Jun

£35–£45 / 01324 618740

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Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

Forget the many Jersey Boys tribute shows and revel in the real falsetto as Frankie Valli returns to Scotland for the first time in over 30 years to perform classic hits from 'Walk Like a Man' to 'Beggin''.

LG Arena, Birmingham

Sun 23 Jun

Cancelled / 0844 338 8000

Please note this date has been postponed.

  • 19:30

Whitehaven Festival

A three day festival in the harbour of Whitehaven featuring live music from McFly, Bruce Foxton and Bay City Rollers, as well as street theatre, air shows, visiting ships, markets, celebrity chefs and fireworks – surely something for everyone.

Whitehaven Harbour

Sat 22 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 23 Jun

Times & prices vary

The Insider Festival

A small and intimate contender on the Scottish music festival scene. Set in the gardens and woodlands of Inshriach House by Aviemore, it brings together 300 Scottish musicians to offer something special to its 1000 guests.

Inshriach House, Aviemore

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / £70–£100 / 07724 617487

Sun 23 Jun

Times vary / £70–£100 / 07724 617487

Nile Rodgers with Jean Pierre Muller

Master guitarist/producer/songwriter Nile Rodgers has brought the funk to collaborators as diverse as Sister Sledge and Daft Punk. Tonight’s show is a special collaboration between Rodgers and Belgian artist Jean Pierre Muller for 'Indigo Night', a music and art project that brings to life the musical and cultural history…

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

£30 (£25) / 0845 874 3001

  • 20:00

Inverness Provincial Mod

Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions, plus an evening ceilidh.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Sat 22 Jun

£2 / 01463 234234

  • 09:00
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West End Festival All Dayer

Headliners the Twilight Sad are joined by Fatherson, Meursault, BMX Bandits, Washingtom Irving, Conquering Animal Sound and others, playing across three stages.

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Sun 23 Jun

£15 early bird tickets; £18 in advance; £20 on the door / 0141 357 6200

Part of West End Festival.

Peebles Beltane Festival

Local legend, history and tradition combine for this annual festival celebrating summer. Services, discos and concerts are topped off with a Crowning Ceremony and Grand Procession to mark the beginning of summer.

Peebles, Peebleshire

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / Free

The Royal Highland Show

Part agricultural show, part food festival, part family fun day out, with everything from motor, equine and craft programmes to food and drink and children's activities.

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200

Sun 23 Jun

Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200

The House of Annie Lennox

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Bad Manners

Buster Bloodvessel and co persist with the comedy ska.

The Ferry, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

£22 in advance; £24 on door / 01698 360085

Support from Esperanza and The Amphetameanies.

  • 20:00
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Glasgow Psych Fest

Psych rocking over three days and two venues with Hidden Masters, Delta Mainline, Dead Rabbit, Dead Temple, His Name Is Codeine, Halfrican, Purple Heart Parade, Little Brain Attack, The Cherry Wave, The Underground Youth, The Beatroots, Big Hogg, Curiosity Shop, The Early Morning Satellites, The New Fabian Society, Lost…

Various venues: Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 23 Jun

Times & prices vary

Joe Longthorne

With three decades of experience under his belt, Longthorne, who hails from the days of 'Live at the Palladium', performs from his vast back catalogue. He's known for his uncanny impersonations of Shirley Bassey, who apparently claims 'Joe can do me better than I can do myself'.

The Castle, Wellingborough

Sun 23 Jun

£20 / 01933 270007

  • 19:30

Moxters Of Rock

A weekend of 15 rock cover bands ranging from Greendate to Mentallica to Led Into Zeppelin.

The Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville

Sat 22 Jun

£30 weekend; £10; £30 weekend; £25 / 01530 814718

  • 12:00

Blondie, Lightning Seeds

Debbie Harry's new wave, punk and pop-rock combo, noted for hits including The Tide Is High, Hanging On The Telephone and Heart Of Glass.

Bedgebury National Pinetum And Forest, Cranbrook

Sat 22 Jun

£36 / 01842 814612

  • 19:30

Hugh Laurie

The celebrated film and TV actor takes his blues band out on tour and showcases his piano-playing skills with cohorts the Copper Bottom Band.

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Sat 22 Jun

£33.50–£36 / 0844 871 3014

The Sage Gateshead

Sun 23 Jun

£32.50–£35 / 0191 443 4661

  • 19:30
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The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

Sat 22 Jun

Car Park N2

Times to be confirmed / £14–£32 / 01246 345222

Sun 23 Jun

Car Park N2

Times to be confirmed / £14–£32 / 01246 345222

Opera North: Siegfried

  • Directed by: Richard Farnes (cond)
  • Written by: Wagner

A performance of Wagner's epic opera, the third in his Ring Cycle. Richard Farnes conducts.

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Sat 22 Jun

£9.50–£50 ( £9.50–£47.50) / 0121 780 3333

  • 16:30

Cliff Richard: Midsummer Nights - Still Reelin' & A-Rockin Tour

The veteran, chart-topping singer and actor, born Harry Webb, known for the hits Living Doll, Summer Holiday, Devil Woman and The Young Ones, performs rock'n'roll, pop and gospel.

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey

Sat 22 Jun

£60–£70 / 0844 482 7777

  • 21:00

Sun 23 Jun

£60–£70 / 0844 482 7777

  • 21:00

The Dynaglides

Nine-piece band playing the sounds of the 50s and 60s.

The Admiral, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

£4 / 0141 221 7705

  • 20:00 – 22:00

The ELO Experience: ELO Tribute

The era-spanning tunes of Jeff Lynne and co get the tribute treatment.

The Brindley, Runcorn

Sat 22 Jun

£18 / 0151 907 8360

  • 19:30
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